easycook.com~Wine Tasting Panel Report-Part III

Dolores Borunda's
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Wine Tasting Panel Report

1998 Antinor
Santa Cristina, Tuscany $9
Snappy and lively, this Tuscan red is meant to be enjoyed young.

1997 R. H. Phillips
Toasted Head Merlot, Dunnigan Hills $15
Small percentiages of Cabernet, Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute
to the complexity of this affordable Merlot

1998 Kendall-Jackson
Johannisberg Riesling, Vintner's Reserve, California $12
This bottle has juicy fruit and a long finish.

1999 Shaw and Smith
Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, South Australia $15
"very aromatic and crisp, with fresh varietal flavors."

1997 Villa Mt. Eden
Chardonnay, Grand Reserve, Blen Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria $17
Smooth oak balances the tangy fruit in this California charmer,
from one of the Central Coast's most renowned Chardonnay growers.

1998 St. Supery
White Meritage, Napa $20
A super marriage of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc;
works well with Asian dishes.

1997 Beckmen Vineyards
Syrah, Santa Barbara $22
From Santa Barbara County comes another Rhone winner,
with luscious blackberry fruit and a balanced finish.

1997 Beaulieu Vineyard
Chardonnay, Reserve, Carneros $25
Try this lusty Chard with fish.

1995 Buena Vista
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Reserve, Carneros $27
Cabernet from Cameros? You bet! This one offers up plenty
of spice and berry and a long finish.

1996 Conchay Toro
Cabernet Sauvignon, Don Melchor Private Reserve,
Puente Alto Vineyary, Maipo Valley, Chile $27
Intense and smokey; goes great with roast duck.

1998 Tablas Creek Vineyard
Tablas Blanc, Estate Bottled, Paso Robles $30
This creamy blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier has
lovely spice and ripe fruit.

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